Ninian Reid with Angela at the China Palace Restaurant in Galashiels (photograph by Richard Gordon, Jedburgh)

Ninian Reid with Angela at the China Palace Restaurant in Galashiels (photograph by Richard Gordon, Jedburgh), originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Ninian Reid indicating the size of the typical Tweed salmon to Angela at the China Palace in Galashiels (photograph by Richard Gordon, Jedburgh)

Ninian Reid indicating the size of the typical Tweed salmon to Angela at the China Palace in Galashiels (photograph by Richard Gordon, Jedburgh), originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Relaxing @ Blackwaterfoot on the magical island of Arran: former Boroughmuir headmaster Tom Dalgleish (l) and former Highland league football ace Alastair Mowat (r)

Relaxing @ Blackwaterfoot on the magical island of Arran: former Boroughmuir headmaster Tom Dalgleish (l) and former Highland league football ace Alastair Mowat (r), originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

This is the (ever-cheerful) face of former Boroughmuir headmaster, Tom Dalgleish

This is the (ever-cheerful) face of former Boroughmuir headmaster, Tom Dalgleish, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

July 13, 2005 - Mrs Alice Nyari from Selkirk in the Scottish Borders IMAG0041

July 13, 2005 - Mrs Alice Nyari from Selkirk in the Scottish Borders IMAG0041, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

A Colinton shopkeeper we haven't seen in a while ! (Mathur's, Colinton Convenience Store)

A Colinton shopkeeper we haven't seen in a while ! (Mathur's, Colinton Convenience Store), originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Silent footage (which is a pity) of Mrs Ella Phaup, well known and respected citizen from Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. To begin the animation, press the arrowhead in the bottom left hand corner IMAG0029

Silent footage (which is a pity) of Mrs Ella Phaup, well known and respected citizen from Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. To begin the animation, press the arrowhead in the bottom left hand corner IMAG0029, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Two prized relics, Peebles Museum

Two prized relics, Peebles Museum, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Peebles War Memorial (Scotland's finest, without a shadow of doubt)

Peebles War Memorial (Scotland's finest, without a shadow of doubt), originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

People of Colinton: Stand up against the Polo Field bullies ! Defend our heritage from the hands of the developers

People of Colinton: Stand up against the Polo Field bullies ! Defend our heritage from the hands of the developers, originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Dreghorn Polo Fields: Beware of Taylor-Wimpey and Miller Homes (People of Colinton, be on your guard)

Dreghorn Polo Fields: Beware of Taylor-Wimpey and Miller Homes (People of Colinton, be on your guard), originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.

Dreghorn Polo Fields: Beware of Taylor-Wimpey and Miller Homes (People of Colinton, be on your guard)

Dreghorn Polo Fields: Beware of Taylor-Wimpey and Miller Homes (People of Colinton, be on your guard), originally uploaded by Ninian Reid.